Rome's Desire To Make Smalling Permanent

JAKARTA - AS Roma is rumored to soon permanent the status of Manchester United defender Chris Smalling in the winter transfer market next January.

Smalling was loaned to AS Roma last summer after he struggled to find a place in the Red Devils' first team. The 30-year-old Englishman has impressed for the Giallorossi, scoring two goals in 15 appearances in the Italian Serie A.

AS Roma team manager, Morgan De Sanctis, recently stated that the club wants to sign Smalling permanently.

Reported by Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuesday, December 31, the two clubs have been in further talks regarding the agreement in January. Smalling is believed to be signing a five-year contract at AS Roma.

According to the news, AS Roma is ready to pay £ 13 million in advance for Smalling with an additional £ 2.5 million as a bonus, although United are likely to remain at £ 17 million.

Smalling made 323 appearances for United since joining Old Trafford in 2010. Smalling himself is believed to be interested in the option of moving to AS Roma permanently. Because, he got a place to play regularly. Roma fans also gave him a warm welcome.

Meanwhile, if he returns to Old Trafford, he will be familiar with the bench. Chris Smalling is predicted to be unable to compete with the duet Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.